This cultivar shrub to small tree has multiple trunks with spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has crimson-red oblong leaves that age to dark green and the tiny white flowers appear in a large cluster during late spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Photinia x fraseriis found in Europe and grows in well drained fertile moist light to heavy soils that are acidic tending neutral in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Large Leaf Photinia is grown for its bushy habit and the flowers. It is planted in small large gardens along borders for screening or trimmed to form a hedge. It is also grown as a specimen and can be trained to form a small tree and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It establishes in 3-5 years and is long lived. This shrub is also used for street plantings or is grown as a courtyard specimen. ID 173

Photinia(fô-TIN-ee-a) x fraseri (FRAY-zer-eye)

'Photinia': from Greek photeinos - shining; 'fraseri': after Australian botanist Charles Fraser.

Rosaceae(ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family